Shiobara Hot Springs area
This hot springs resort has a history of over 1,200 years, and has been healing many travelers since ancient times. Eleven hot springs are scattered along the Hoki River, which displays the beauty of the valley in all four seasons. From the Meiji to Showa periods, the area was visited by members of the imperial family and famous writers such as Natsume Soseki and Tanizaki Junichiro, and its history remains today. In addition to the hot springs with a variety of water colors and qualities, this hot springs resort is a place where you can refresh both body and mind, with its lush natural scenery, rural landscapes, and gourmet food unique to the highlands.